Cutting tools for cutting curved and complex features

摘要

The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter can be used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. In some embodiments, a complex feature having planar and curved surfaces is cut into a part.

主权项

1. A cutting tool assembly arranged to perform a cutting operation along an edge of a part, comprising:
a tool holder configured to rotate about an axis; a first cutting tool attached to the tool holder and comprising a first cutting edge, the first cutting edge having a straight cutting surface configured to cut a planar surface along the edge of the part, the planar surface meeting an adjacent surface at a junction region; and a second cutting tool attached to the tool holder and comprising a second cutting edge having a curved cutting surface, the curved cutting surface configured to round the junction region between the planar surface and the adjacent surface.